Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15, such as Ombrelle 15, daily to sun exposed areas of the skin.

Apply the sunscreen about 30 minutes before sun exposure when the body is cool and dry so it will bind better to the skin.

Reapply sunscreen throughout the day according to the amount of sun exposure you receive. If you are participating in sports which make you perspire, reapply sunscreens every hour.

Protect the sun exposed areas of the body all year round.

Apply adequate amounts of sunscreen, one ounce for one body for one application. If you are using adequate amounts of sunscreen, you should be purchasing it as regularly as you purchase toothpaste. High risk areas for cancer such as the face and hands should receive an extra dose of sunscreen. If you don't mind the look of a total block, use zinc oxide or titanium dioxide on the particularly sensitive areas such as the nose and cheek bones.

Be thorough in your application , sun exposed skin which is not covered will burn.

If you are wearing loosely woven clothing, put sunscreens on underneath them. The sun also penetrates wet clothing easily.

Wear waterproof or water resistant sunscreens if you plan to be in the water. Waterproof sunscreens last for 1 1/2 hours and water resistant sunscreens for about 30 to 40 minutes. They should be reapplied to dry skin allowing a bonding period of 20 minutes before re entering the water.

Wear 100% UV protected sunglasses that wrap around the eyes. Darker sunglasses do not necessarily filter out the UV rays unless they are specially coated.